§ 4-4. Animal tags.

(a)

Any person who owns or keeps within the city a dog or cat four (4) months of age or older shall have such dog or cat licensed by Broward County.

(b)

Any non-resident who brings a dog or cat four (4) months of age or older into the city with the intent to reside permanently, or temporarily for a period of at least six (6) months, shall have such dog or cat licensed in Broward County within thirty (30) calendar days of taking up residency.

(c)

License tags required by this section shall be worn by the dog or cat at all times. It shall be a violation for any person to remove the license tag of any licensed dog or cat within the city except:

(1)

When the dog or cat is participating in an organized exhibition, field trial or competition, or is in training for these events, or is engaged in a legal sport under supervision of its owner, or is undergoing grooming; or

(2)

When the dog or cat is confined in a licensed kennel, grooming facility, or veterinary hospital, in which case the license tag number shall be recorded and readily identifiable with the dog or cat to which it belongs; if the animal is not licensed, the facility shall indicate such on its records; or

(3)

When a licensed veterinarian orders in writing that the license tag, collar, or harness be removed for the dog or cat's health, in which case the dog or cat shall be confined in a building, kennel, or secure enclosure until the veterinarian permits the collar, harness, or tag to be placed on the animal.

(Ord. No. 98-130, § 2, 11-17-98)